Research Education and Training Opportunities
Our student research programs provide hands-on training and mentorship within our 15 Institutes and Centers of Excellence. Designed to foster the next generation of scientists and scholars, these opportunities allow students at various educational levels to engage directly in biomedical research while developing critical skills for their academic and professional growth. Program structure, eligibility, and financial support vary by level of training and area of interest.
Trainee Groups
Summer research opportunities are available across our 15 Institutes and Centers of Excellence. High school students may participate either through arrangements for academic credit or through compensated positions. Students are strongly encouraged to review the research focus areas of our centers to identify programs that best align with their academic and career interests. The availability of paid positions and associated financial support is determined by programmatic fit and funding resources.
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in summer research across our 15 Institutes and Centers of Excellence. Participation may occur through academic credit or compensated research positions. Students are encouraged to review the research focus areas of our centers to identify opportunities that align with their academic preparation and career goals. The availability of paid positions and financial support is dependent upon programmatic fit and funding resources.
In addition, we offer several grant-funded training programs that may be of particular interest to undergraduate students. Please review the programs listed below for detailed information regarding eligibility, structure, and application processes.
Research at IMBRHR Summer Experience
Cardiovascular Research Training Opportunities for Undergraduate Students | Nationwide Children's
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is delighted to announce the Research at IMBHR Summer Experience (RISE) program starting in June 2026.
Due to the outstanding quality of both the faculty and facilities at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, over 40 Ohio State graduate students currently are conducting their thesis research under the direction of AWRI faculty. First-year graduate students are able to do short rotations though AWRI laboratories prior to committing to their thesis laboratories. Ohio State students who are interested in seeking mentored training at AWRI should review our principal investigators' profiles to identify researchers who may be doing research in an area of interest.
AWRI offers Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunities for those individuals who recently received their degree in many of AWRI's research laboratories. Areas of emphasis include gene therapy, vaccines and immunity, perinatal research, injury research, cardiovascular and pulmonary research, genetics, clinical and translational research, microbial pathogenesis, computational biology and mathematical medicine, pediatric cancers and blood diseases, and biobehavioral health. Fellowships can range from two to five years in length.
Persons interested in a postdoctoral fellow position should use the Nationwide Children’s Hospital job search to find available positions. You may also review our principal investigators' profiles to identify researchers who may be doing work of interest to you.
Integrative Research Training in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Disease NIH-T32 Fellowship
T32 Training Program/Fellowship in Basic and Translational Pediatric Oncology Research
With research as a core component of our mission, Nationwide Children’s Hospital encourages medical students to pursue mentored research activities. Medical students may apply for research opportunities through The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with eight-week programs during their third year and four-week elective programs during their fourth year of medical school available at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Interested students should review our principal investigators’ profiles to identify researchers who may be conducting research of interest to them.
Research Pathway Residency Program
The Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research
T32 Training Program/Fellowship in Basic and Translational Pediatric Oncology Research
Additional Medical Professional Education and Training